Description
Book Synopsis"Every teenager will get a lot out of this book (and their parents, too)."
Rick Hanson, Ph.D., psychologist and New York Times best-selling author of Hardwiring Happiness
Adam Avin is a strong believer that mindfulness is the key to coping with stress, pressure and the strong emotions that the teenage years often bring. And he would know – he’s not only a teen himself, but he’s a mindfulness expert and the founder of Wuf Shanti, an organization that teaches kids of all ages to be more mindful.
In Stress Less, Adam walks you through the reasons why coping with emotions and stress in a healthy way is good for your body and mind. He will teach you what mindfulness is and how to develop a mindful mindset so that you can find balance and focus on the present, rather than worrying about the past or the future.
Stress Less features a foreword by Udonis Haslem, three-time NBA Champion with the Miami HEAT, founder of The Udonis Haslem Foundation and advocate for mental health in underserved communities, a passion that stems from his own experiences. Adam also shares his favorite tried-and-tested ways to overcome difficult feelings. You will learn about affirmations, meditation, breathwork and how to use journaling, all of which can help you feel less overwhelmed, anxious and depressed. Using these tools will help you to become calmer, happier and more content, and establish a solid mental health practice and toolkit to rely on for years to come.
Trade Review"The knowledge [Adam] imparts in Stress Less is nothing short of amazing. He weaves throughout this book a patchwork of ways to help a teen grow, learn and change."
Gina Biegel, creator of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Teens (MBSR-T) and Stressed Teens programs
“Adam Avin is a powerful advocate for mindfulness, mental health and his generation. In these pages you’ll find many different tools to overcome stress and other challenges, from a fellow young perspective sharing directly from his own lived experience.”
Dr. Christopher Willard, clinical psychologist, author and lecturer at Harvard Medical School
Table of ContentsForeword by Udonis Haslem
Introduction
Part 1 – Why Should We Stress Less?
Chapter 1 Mindfulness Matters: The Importance of the Present
Chapter 2 Rewiring the Brain: The Power of SEL
Chapter 3 Finding “Me”: Focusing on the Self
Chapter 4 Understanding Us… and Considering Others
Chapter 5 Giving Yourself a Break: Gaining Strength, Self-Compassion and Resilience
Chapter 6 Kindness Matters: Living Together in Peace
Chapter 7 Survive and Thrive: Putting Your Mental Health First
Chapter 8 From Stigma to Freedom: Out with the Old, In with the New
Chapter 9 Caring About Self-Care: How Physical Health Affects Mental Health
Part 2 – How Can We Stress Less?
Chapter 10 Mindfulness Techniques: Coping with Stress and Emotions
Chapter 11 Authentic Connection: From Communication to Inclusion to Empathy
Chapter 12 Improving Our Relationships: Compassion, Connection and Collaboration
Chapter 13 Getting to Neutral: Finding Balance Through Acceptance and Non-Judgment
Chapter 14 Gratitude: Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – and Expressing It
Chapter 15 Intention: Making the World a Better Place by Using Your Voice
Chapter 16 A Guide on Your Road to Success: Your Quick Reference After Reading
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Resources
Index of Activities
References
